2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C4 and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,742 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 98 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C4 | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | C4 | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |